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Executive Board Statement – UM stands firm for academic freedom and international law

Here you can read the statement from the Executive Board about current issues at Maastricht University concerning academic freedom, international law, the balance between demonstrating and studying/working, and politically sensitive meetings.
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Protests at Maastricht University 2025

The occupation of the university building in Maastricht’s city centre was brought to an end by police at the end of the day.
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It’s not easy being green: the challenges and benefits of international research collaboration

Fabianna Bacil, a PhD candidate at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University, is part of an international research group investigating green hydrogen in emerging economies.
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Statement on Academic Freedom– The Rectors of the Dutch Universities

Academic freedom is under pressure, elsewhere in the world, but also in the Netherlands. Not only from outside, but also from within. In the joint statement below, the rectors of Dutch universities speak out strongly about this.
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Programme INKOM 2025 released

INKOM, the annual introductory week for new students of Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and VISTA College, will take place this year from Monday 18 August through Thursday 21 August.
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YERUN turns 10 - a decade of purposeful partnership

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN), a growing coalition of dynamic, forward-looking institutions with a shared mission: strengthening the voice of young universities in Europe.
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